The Comparative Analysis :

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 25,600
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo is 7 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
72.4 in
Width
71.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
175.8 in
Length
168.8 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.33 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
P-J
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
168 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
19.73 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
35 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
519 mi
Range
814 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
519 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft